Butwal sees a transformation, with more craftswomen entering the industry and reclaiming jobs from Indian workers.

However, the export of yarns, woollen carpet, jute and its products, cardamom, felt, tea, pashmina, fabrics, rosin and resin acid, Nepali paper, gold and silver jewellery and textiles declined in ...

Adding the perfect finishing touch to her ensemble, Prajakta wore a Tilhari necklace, a symbolic Nepali mangalsutra, a gift from Vrishank. This piece of jewellery, worn by Nepali brides after the ...